"Mike Tullett" wrote in
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On Sun, 03 Apr 2005 10:09:21 +0100, Nigel Morgan wrote in
If it happens, that will be the first time in my lifetime that the
daytime temp
stays below freezing this far into April. The last time the daytime
temp stayed
below freezing was in the first three days of April 1986!

I don't think we are looking at sub-zero daytime temps, given that
scenario
in April. If the chart does come off then temps of 3-5 look likely to
me
(with a -10C 850mb temp). Any solar heating of the surface should
take the
temp well above 0C.

Hi, Mike and Nigel,

Sub zero in April, where do you live Nigel? The lowest max I recorded in
April at my old site - Low Etherley 160metres - was 2.3C (2.8C in 1986
Nigel) and at Copley 253metres is 3.1C. Those records go back to 1970.

I think April 1917 could have had some sub zero highs, but these days,
going by my figures, you would need elevations beyond 500 metres and
it's becoming more difficult each year.

We shall see but my money is on 5C highs, or more, here.

Best wishes,

--
Ken Cook, Copley (5miles north of Barnard Castle), County Durham.
830ft
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